Phong Nha Cave and Paradise Cave: Guided Boat Tour & Exploration
Overview
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10 hours
Mobile ticket
Embark on an unforgettable journey to Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park, home to some of Vietnam’s most spectacular natural wonders. Cruise along the river into Phong Nha Cave, famous for its stunning underground river and magnificent stalactites that sparkle in the cave’s mystical light.
Continue to Paradise Cave, often called the “Underground Palace,” where a wooden walkway leads you through vast chambers filled with towering limestone formations shaped over millions of years.
Surrounded by lush jungle and ancient karst mountains, this experience reveals the incredible beauty and geological wonders of central Vietnam. Exploring Phong Nha Cave and Paradise Cave is more than a tour — it’s a journey into one of the most breathtaking underground worlds in Asia.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please provide the name and address of your hotel in Dong Hoi or Phong Nha for pick-up arrangements.
You need to provide the tour leader's phone number and preferred method of contact so the tour operator can reach out to you directly after booking.
If you're vegetarian or have any special dietary needs, please let the local operator know in advance.
You can also end your trip in Dong Hoi or Phong Nha.
What To Expect
Dong Hoi
7:15 AM - 7:45 AM: Begin your adventure with a convenient hotel pick-up from Dong Hoi city or Dong Hoi train station.
Phong Nha
8:30 AM - 8:45 AM: Pick-up from your hotel/homstay in the scenic Phong Nha Village area.
Options
Group Tour: Drop-off in Hue
Group Tour : Includes a Son River boat ride to Phong Nha and a buggy ride through the forest to Paradise Cave Standard service Duration: 1 day Lunch and Bottled Water: Includes lunch and 2 bottles of water per person per tour Phong Nha and Paradise caves : Pick-up from Dong Hoi & Phong Nha → Visit Paradise Cave → Lunch → Explore Phong Nha Cave → Drop-off at Hue Van/ Bus: Ford Transit and Hyundai Solati vans, offering spacious and comfortable transportation . Services: Includes entrance fees, professional tour guide, & travel insurance to ensure a smooth and safe journey for all participants Pickup included
Private Tour
Duration: 9 hours: Visit Phong Nha and Paradise Caves in 9 hours, including transportation from Dong Hoi and a boat ride to Phong Nha Cave. Local Specialty Lunch: Enjoy a tasty lunch with grilled meat, fish, rice, and fresh vegetables. Vegetarian options are available. Tourist SUV or Minivan: Travel in comfort with a tourist SUV or minivan, tailored to accommodate your group size. Pickup included
Group: Drop Dong Hoi/Phong Nha
Group Tour : Includes a Son River boat ride to Phong Nha Cave and a buggy ride through the forest to Paradise Cave Standard Service Duration: 9 hours Lunch and Bottled Water: Includes lunch and 2 bottles of water per person per tour Dong Hoi-Phong Nha Tour Route: Pick-up from Dong Hoi & Phong Nha → Visit Paradise Cave → Lunch → Explore Phong Nha Cave → Drop-off at Phong Nha & Dong Hoi Minibus: Ford Transit and Hyundai Solati vans, offering spacious and comfortable transportation for groups of up to 16 passengers Services: Includes entrance fees, professional tour guide, & travel insurance to ensure a smooth and safe journey for all participants Pickup included
What‘s Included
An English-speaking tour guide with expertise in the history and culture of the caves
Hotel pickup and drop-off in Dong Hoi city or Phong Nha village
Bottled water
Buggy ride through the jungle
Entrance tickets to Phong Nha Cave and Paradise Cave
300 meter exploration on foot inside Phong Nha Cave
1 kilometer exploration of Paradise Cave
Travel hat
• Enjoy lunch at a restaurant in Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park (with the option to choose vegetarian dishes)
Dragon boat ride on the Son river
Far pick up surcharge if you stay out of the pick up area
Tet holiday fees (10 USD per person)
Public holiday surcharge (April 28 – May 2): 150,000 VND per person
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
436 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent excursion from Dong Hoi to Paradise and Phong Nha Caves.
Stephen L,Jun 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Awesome one day excursion to Paradise and Phong Nha caves. Our guide Lyly was excellent, informative, and made the whole experience a lot of fun. Everything was handled for us: hotel pickup/dropff, transportation, entrance tickets and lunch. Highly recommend!
Great Experience
Andrew E,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We went on the Paradise and Phong Nha caves tour and it was so fun. The caves were beautiful and our guide Jessica Trà made the experience unforgettable. We learned about the history of the caves, how the features were formed and learned some vietnamese along the way. I'd highly recommend it for a great day!
Paradise Cave and Phong Nha Cave
Kane E,Jun 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Awesome tour. David was very friendly, helpful, and he knew what he was talking about when giving us some backstory to the caves. Lunch was great and 2 waters are included whenever you want them throughout the day. Overall great experience.
Perfect tour phong nha
279florisd,Jun 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We absolutely loved this tour! Our guide Jessica was the kindest. She spoke English perfectly and knew basically everything there is to know about the caves. The caves themselves were stunning and an absolute must see when you are in vietnam. The lunch was traditional Vietnamese and was delicious. Water was taken care of bij Jessica. I cannot recommend this tour more!!
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O2350OYthec,Jun 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic tour. Jessica is an amazing, enthusiastic tour guide.
Thanks to Jessica
gabezz,May 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a great experience, thanks to Jessica it was a perfect tour! Our tour guide made an excellent job so everyone could have fun. She shared a lot of information with us and she was attentive all the time. Thanks her for the unforgettable tour!
Jessica always best for tour.
739bhaskarb,May 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience .and tour head jessica very helpful and take care.and all best for best hospitality.
Phong nha with Sohaba and Jessica
Freedom24381985992,May 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tour was lovely and memorable…In my entire trip i have not got the guide like you. Very informative and engaging guide . Keep it up and god bless you❤️😊 My guide names was Jessica
Very good day !
owenl848,May 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jessica was excellent and super experience !!
Amazing tour with Sovaba travel.
Pathfinder784364,May 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was an amazing tour, Sarah was so professional and gave us so much information. She cared for our group and was vey attentive to all our needs. She was very kind and i would highly recommend Sovaba travel to anyone traveling to Vietnam.
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